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Dairy Cattle And Reproduction
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What makes the milk flow through the mammary glands?
mastitis
Grading choice
Blood
Holstein Cow
2. Gonadotropic (GnRH) is (FSH and LH). Follical Stimulating (FSH) and Lutinizing Hormone (LH).
ewe gestation
hormones
dry matter and water
uterus
3. Urinary calculi.
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
Grading choice
estrous
vulva
4. Help to signal hormone levels which we need both in the brain right next to each other.
van deferens
sow estrus
hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Sperm growth rate
5. Animal which has been castrated after puberty
elastrator
stag
normal presentation of the fetus
Mares
6. Milk made by mother which includes antibodies for the calf. MUST be given to the calf within the first 24 hrs of life. also provides calf with energy stores. effectiveness lasts from 4-8 months of age.
prostaglandin
penis proper
stag
colostrum
7. Standing to be mounted (last one able to notice); mounting other animals; social behavior-restless - gregarious - activity - vocalizing; frequent urination; mucous discharge
mare estrus cycle
behavioral signs of estrus
accessory sex glands
van deferens
8. Head - neck - mid-piece - tail. genetic material - has an enzyme covering that allows it to penetrate the egg
Jersey Cow
Holstein Cow
Sperm growth rate
sperm cell
9. 265-285 days
penis sizes vs delivering methods
Dairy Cattle Gestation
Where livelihood is in agriculture
dairy cattle pregnancy check
10. Look for infection - split - and rupture of the penis
mare estrus cycle
mare gestation
Grading choice
penis and prepuce observation (BSE)
11. Examine accessory glands - also to know how big the pelvic opening is->heritable->relates to how much dystocia that bull's daughter has
ewe's estrous cycle
rectal palpation (BSE)
cow ovulation
Dairy calves are removed from cow at birth to...
12. Animals which have many estrous periods during certain periods per year (ex: mare - ewe)
sigmoid flexure
seasonally polyestrous
things to check for in a breeding soundness exam (BSE)
Dairy calves are removed from cow at birth to...
13. Examine accessory glands - also to know how big the pelvic opening is->heritable->relates to how much dystocia that bull's daughter has
eminal vesicles
burdizzo
rectal palpation (BSE)
uterus
14. 16-20 hours
dairy cattle pregnancy check
Testicles will produce testosterone but not sperm. Bull will attempt to mate - but will be sterile
Dairy Cattle Lactation (standard)
cow estrus
15. Milk is 15% ________ and 85% __________.
dry matter and water
purpose of Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) for males
reasons for castration
castration
16. Way to know everything is alright with the breeding male
cow estrus cycle
Holstein Cow
purpose of Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) for males
effects of estrogen
17. 1. reproduction - 2. mastitis/udder problems - 3. low milk production - 4. soundness/poor feet and legs (living on concrete)
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
ewe estrus cycle
what has to happen for males for copulation to occur
4 major reasons for culling dairy cows
18. (from Jersey Islands in Great Britain) Smallest cow - least milk - highest butterfat %
cow estrus cycle
Jersey Cow
femininity of a heifer
sertoli cells
19. Male on one pin and female on other side
Avg. bull specs
Grading choice
libido test (BSE)
cremaster muscle
20. Indicator of sperm production. the bigger the scrotal circumference the bigger volume of sperm because more seminal vesicles available to produce the sperm
scrotal circumference (BSE)
sow estrus
femininity of a heifer
ewe gestation
21. Castration tool that uses a band around the testicles which cuts off circulation and eventually the testicles fall off
seasonally polyestrous
elastrator
things to check for in a breeding soundness exam (BSE)
sow ovulation
22. Knife-loose ~1wk of growth. band-loose ~2wks of growth.
vagina
vagina
Follical Stimulating in females
growth lost from castration methods (knife & band)
23. Front feet and head first. (except for hogs and dogs)
normal presentation of the fetus
spermatogenesis
mare estrus
cowper's gland
24. 24 hours before end of estrus cycle
mare's estrous cycle
ewe's estrous cycle
mare ovulation
ewe ovulation
25. Contains and regulates the temp of the testes for sperm production
mare estrus cycle
dartos muscle
spermatogenesis
scrotum
26. Castration tool that uses a band around the testicles which cuts off circulation and eventually the testicles fall off
sow gestation
elastrator
4 major reasons for culling dairy cows
monestrous
27. Why does estrus happen before ovulation?
sperm cell
Sperm growth rate
visual evaluation (BSE)
you want as much sperm as possible to come in contact with the egg before ovulation. the main idea is to have the sperm already in the oviduct when the egg passes through
28. 336 days
Reasons for gestation length being affected
mare gestation
Brown Swiss Cow
ewe ovulation
29. Can survive ~7 days in cow. vast majority <48 hours
vulva
mastitis
dairy cattle pregnancy check
Sperm survival specs
30. Located directly in front of the cervix. fertilized egg implants here. connected to two uterine horns. implantation occurs on the same side as ovulation occurred.
humans: stress level vs sperm
Mares
cremaster muscle
uterus
31. Organ of copulation - provides passageway for semen and urine - muscular organ characterized especially by its spongy - erectile tissue that fills with blood
Blood
penis proper
Avg. bull specs
Testicles will produce testosterone but not sperm. Bull will attempt to mate - but will be sterile
32. Boars and stallions-> deliver semen directly into the cervix. bulls and rams-> deliver semen into the vagina.
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
mare gestation
pelvis
penis sizes vs delivering methods
33. Sperm production
prostate gland
spermatogenesis
visual evaluation (BSE)
Lutinizing Hormone in females
34. 1. reproduction - 2. mastitis/udder problems - 3. low milk production - 4. soundness/poor feet and legs (living on concrete)
uterus
cervix
Avg. bull specs
4 major reasons for culling dairy cows
35. Sperm is produced here
testis (gonads)
Sperm survival specs
effects of estrogen
seminiferous tubules
36. Duct which connects epididymis to urethra of the penis. transports sperm at ejaculation. cut to sterilize male.
leydid or interstitial cells
organs used in spermatogenesis
cowper's gland
van deferens
37. 45-60 days after breeding; re-breed as required
feeding a high producing dairy cow
Parturition
eminal vesicles
dairy cattle pregnancy check
38. Allows extension of penis without fibro-elastic penis
visual evaluation (BSE)
feeding a high producing dairy cow
sigmoid flexure
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
39. (male) pushes the testes outward toward the legs for a cool-down off of the body
cremaster muscle
reason for seasonal breeding periods
visual evaluation (BSE)
vagina
40. Animals which have only one estrous cycle (ex: dog - fox)
monestrous
estrous
colostrum
penis proper
41. 265-285 days
reason for seasonal breeding periods
mare gestation
Dairy Cattle Gestation
rectal palpation (BSE)
42. Birthing process (termination of gestation)
Parturition
purpose of Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) for males
Lutinizing Hormone in males
dairy cattle pregnancy check
43. Hold the penis in the bulls body when not in use. releases penis before ejaculation or urination.
cow estrus cycle
penis sizes vs delivering methods
things to check for in a breeding soundness exam (BSE)
retractor muscles
44. Way to know everything is alright with the breeding male
castration
cervix
Mares
purpose of Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) for males
45. 1. seminiferous tubules - 2. sertoli cells - 3. leydid or interstitial cells
~1 month
organs used in spermatogenesis
vagina
behavioral signs of estrus
46. Provide nourishment for the developing sperm
sertoli cells
reasons for castration
effects of BST
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
47. Cleans and lubricates the urethra. secretion is thick - viscous - and very slippery.
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48. What makes the milk flow through the mammary glands?
colostrum
Blood
reasons for castration
~1 month
49. 1. need to be restricted in amt of grain - 2. no more than 70% of ration can be concentrates. 3. *Acidic acid has to be produced in order for milk synthesis to occur (30% forages)
cervix
cowper's gland
sow gestation
feeding a high producing dairy cow
50. Cleans and lubricates the urethra ahead of the sperm. (if not - the urine in the urethra has a high salt content and would cause sperm to rupture and die)
prostate gland
monorchid
butterfat
rectal palpation (BSE)